Little Rock Attractions
Little Rock, political and economic centre of Arkansas, lies in the heart of the state, separated from its sister city of North Little Rock by the Arkansas River.
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Central High School National Historic Site
Central High School National Historic Site marks a key location in the Civil Rights movement, where nine African American students first entered the high school, escorted by military personnel.
Clinton Presidential Library and Museum
The Clinton Presidential Library has an archival research facility and a museum. Interactive exhibits, over 1 million photos, and gifts that Clinton received as the President are on display.
The Clinton Presidential Library and Museum has full scale replicas of the Cabinet Room and the Oval Office.
All values are in United States Dollars
The Clinton Presidential Library and Museum has full scale replicas of the Cabinet Room and the Oval Office.
Clinton Presidential Library and Museum
1200 President Clinton Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201
United States
1200 President Clinton Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201
United States
Phone 1 (501) 374-4242
Fax 1 (501) 244-2883
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 7.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 5.00 |
| Military discount | $ 5.00 |
| Students | $ 5.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Child 6 & under | FREE |
Museum of Discovery
The Museum of Discovery features exhibits on Life/Earth Science and Anthropological/Historical objects. On display are rocks, minerals, fossils, taxidermy specimens, communication items, farm equipment, woodworking tools, Native American pottery and baskets, historical items from the Little Rock Fire Department, sculpture, multicultural masks, fans, Egyptian artifacts, Kewpie Dolls, and other items directly related to the history of Arkansas.
All values are in United States Dollars
Museum Of Discovery
500 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 150
Little Rock, AR 72201
United States
500 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 150
Little Rock, AR 72201
United States
Phone 1 (501) 396-7050
Fax 1 (501) 396-7054
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Group discounts | $ 7.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 7.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 7.00 |
| Child 1 & under | FREE |
River Market District
River Market is a year-round, indoor market offering 10,000 square feet of shops, stalls and tables that sell food and unique products.
River Market
400 President Clinton Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201
United States
400 President Clinton Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201
United States
Phone 1 (501) 375-2552
Fax 1 (501) 375-5559
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | Closed |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
State Capitol
Based on the design of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, the Arkansas State Capitol is made of white marble and granite. The front entrance doors for the State Capitol are made of bronze and the cupola is covered in 24 karat gold leaf.
Aerospace Education Center
The Aerospace Education Center is located at the Little Rock National Airport. The Center features historical aircraft, a NASA exhibit, an IMAX theater and an aerospace library. The Aerospace Education Center has the only IMAX theater in Arkansas and features the world's first EpiSphere Digital Planetarium.
Arkansas Arts Center
The Arkansas Arts Center features nine galleries as well as classrooms and a theater. The permanent collection includes American and European paintings, drawings, and sculptures from the 16th C to present. A children's theater and decorative arts museum are also part of the center.
Arkansas Arts Center
Box 2137
Little Rock, AR 72203-2137
United States
Box 2137
Little Rock, AR 72203-2137
United States
Phone 1 (501) 372-4000
Fax 1 (501) 375-8053
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Parking
Free
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Arkansas Arts Center Decorative Arts Museum (CLOSED)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED AND EXHIBITS WERE MOVED TO THE Arkansas Arts Center.
Located in a restored 1839 home, the center offers a range of displays from various periods and styles.
Located in a restored 1839 home, the center offers a range of displays from various periods and styles.
Children's Museum of Arkansas (closed)
The Arkansas Children's Museum is now closed and has merged with the Museum of Discovery.
Located in the former Union Station, the Children's Museum offers creative interactive displays for children from their first year through elementary school. A mock farmers market and a "construction area" are just two of the museum's unique features.
Located in the former Union Station, the Children's Museum offers creative interactive displays for children from their first year through elementary school. A mock farmers market and a "construction area" are just two of the museum's unique features.
EMOBA (Ernie's Museum of Black Arkansans)
Ernie's Museum of Black Arkansans focuses on the role African Americans have played in the cultural development of Arkansas. Ernie's Museum or EMOBA is housed in the historic First Baptist Church building that also serves as a performing arts center for African Americans.
Facilities
Gift shop
Little Rock Zoo
The Little Rock Zoo maintains a collection of approximately 725 animals from 200 different species from around the world. The giraffe, big cat and tropical rainforest exhibit are very popular.
All values are in United States Dollars
Little Rock Zoo
1 Jonesboro Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205-5403
United States
1 Jonesboro Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205-5403
United States
Phone 1 (501) 666-2406
Fax 1 (501) 666-7040
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 10.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 8.00 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 8.00 |
| Child 1 & under | FREE |
Parking
Pay
Facilities
Gift shop
Wheelchair loan or rental
Wheelchair loan or rental
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
The MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History is housed in the historic Tower Building, part of the Little Rock Arsenal. Artifacts, photographs, documents, uniforms, weapons, and other military items are on display.
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
503 East Ninth Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
United States
503 East Ninth Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
United States
Phone 1 (501) 376-4602
Fax 1 (501) 376-4593
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Old State House Museum
The Old State House was designed by Gideon Shryock and is one of the best examples of Doric architecture in the southern states. The building was completed in 1842 with some alterations done in 1885. On display in the museum are decorative arts, inaugural gowns of governors' wives, and historical displays relating to the politics of the state.
The Old State House served as the capitol when Arkansas became a state in 1836.
The Old State House served as the capitol when Arkansas became a state in 1836.
Old State House Museum
300 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
United States
300 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
United States
Phone 1 (501) 324-9685
Fax 1 (501) 324-9688
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Parking
Pay
Villa Marre (closed to the public)
Villa Marre is now a private residence, and is not open to the public.
Villa Marre was built in 1881 for Angelo and Jennie Marre and was one of the finest houses in the city. In 1986 it become better known as the "Designing Women House" when it was used as the set for the Designing Women television series.
Villa Marre is a combination of Italianate and Second Empire styles of architecture. There were furnishings dating from the mid-19th C through the early 20th C on display. Villa Marre became a private residence in 2002, and its furnishings were sold at a public auction.
Villa Marre was built in 1881 for Angelo and Jennie Marre and was one of the finest houses in the city. In 1986 it become better known as the "Designing Women House" when it was used as the set for the Designing Women television series.
Villa Marre is a combination of Italianate and Second Empire styles of architecture. There were furnishings dating from the mid-19th C through the early 20th C on display. Villa Marre became a private residence in 2002, and its furnishings were sold at a public auction.
Quapaw Quarter Association
Box 165023
Little Rock, AR 72216
United States
Box 165023
Little Rock, AR 72216
United States
Phone 1 (501) 371-0075
Fax 1 (501) 374-8142
Wildwood Park
Wildwood Park is a park for music and the performing arts, designed for indoor and outdoor performances. With 104 acres, the park also has a number of gardens and smaller facilities.
Within Wildwood Park are The Gertrude Butler Pavilion with drifts of daffodils and native flowering trees; The Butler Arboretum featuring natural woodlands and nature trails; Bruce Gardens is home to native perennials and decorative grasses and the Doris Gay Garden with its Asian influence.
Within Wildwood Park are The Gertrude Butler Pavilion with drifts of daffodils and native flowering trees; The Butler Arboretum featuring natural woodlands and nature trails; Bruce Gardens is home to native perennials and decorative grasses and the Doris Gay Garden with its Asian influence.
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Hot Springs National Park
(Hot Springs)
The thermal hot springs of Hot Springs National Park were cherished by the American Indians and the early Europeans. Old bathhouses, now National Historic Landmarks, still stand in the park.
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Hot Springs
Hot Springs has been a popular spa resort since the 1920s. One of the remaining relics from the town's heyday is the Fordyce Bathhouse.
Conway - Faulkner County Museum, Arkansas
The Faulkner County Museum offers displays on the history of the area, including artifacts, equipment, household items, clothing, crafts, and photographs. Exhibits at the Faulkner County Museum highlight how prehistoric to present day inhabitants have adapted to the local conditions.
The museum is housed in the old jail on the Faulkner County courthouse grounds.
The museum is housed in the old jail on the Faulkner County courthouse grounds.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Des Arc - Lower White River Museum, Arkansas
The Lower White River Museum in Des Arc offers information on pioneer life along the White River. State-of-the art exhibits tell the story with life-sized figures that present an oral history.
Exhibits in the Lower White River Museum highlight agriculture, Civil War, pearling and button-making, timber, education, fishing and hunting, medicine and riverboats. These were important during the frontier days.
Next door to the museum is a replica of a late 1800s dogtrot log cabin, owned by Prairie County.
All values are in United States Dollars
Exhibits in the Lower White River Museum highlight agriculture, Civil War, pearling and button-making, timber, education, fishing and hunting, medicine and riverboats. These were important during the frontier days.
Next door to the museum is a replica of a late 1800s dogtrot log cabin, owned by Prairie County.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Family | $ 10.00 |
| Adult | $ 3.25 |
| Group discounts | $ 3.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 2.00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Lonoke - Joe Hogan State Fish Hatchery, Arkansas
Joe Hogan Fish Hatchery is one of the world's largest warm-water working fish hatcheries. The main species are largemouth bass, black and white crappie, bluegill and channel catfish.
The visitor center at Joe Hogan Fish Hatchery has an aquarium and an observation platform.
The visitor center at Joe Hogan Fish Hatchery has an aquarium and an observation platform.
Morrilton, Arkansas
The Ozark National Forest is located to the north of Morrilton and the Ouachita National Forest to the south. The town of Morrilton was built along the Little Rock & Fort Smith Railroad in the 1870s. The Arkansas River borders the south edge of town and separates it from Petit Jean Mountain.
Mountain Pine - Lake Ouachita State Park, Arkansas
Located 12mi. north of Mountain Pine, Lake Ouachita State Park covers 370 acres and includes the largest man-made lake in Arkansas. Lake Ouachita is ideal for swimming, water skiing, scuba diving, boating and fishing.
Sheridan - Grant County Museum, Arkansas
The Grant County Museum offers exhibits on the pioneer era, American Indians, the Civil War, and the history of Grant County. Also on site are a number of 19th C log buildings. Some of the more notable displays include a collection of military vehicles, Civil War Red River Expedition room and details of the Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company.
Stuttgart - Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie (formerly Agricultural Museum), Arkansas
Stuttgart, founded around 1880 by a German from Swabia in southern Germany and named after the Swabian capital, is now a centre for rice growing and water fowl hunting. It has an interesting Agricultural Museum illustrating the development of farming in the prairies.
The Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie highlights the history of the agriculture and pioneers who farmed the area. Exhibits include rice milling, fish farming, crop dusting, an antique decoy collection and Waterfowl art.
The Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie highlights the history of the agriculture and pioneers who farmed the area. Exhibits include rice milling, fish farming, crop dusting, an antique decoy collection and Waterfowl art.
